We love hash browns (homemade of course) and we love eggs. We love breakfast food. We love breakfast food for supper, for lunch, for brunch… you get the idea. We also love foods that are easy to eat on the go. This recipe works on all counts. In addition, this is a BIG batch recipe [...]
Award-Winning 100% Whole Wheat Bread (2-loaf)

Award-Winning Bread (2-loaf) for Kitchen Aid or hand method Vickilynn Haycraft 2 cups water (110 degrees) 1 Tablespoon SAF instant yeast 1 Tablespoon organic apple cider vinegar (optional) 5-6 cups whole wheat flour, freshly-ground, divided 1/4 cup vital wheat gluten 1/4 cup olive oil 1/4 cup honey 1 teaspoon sea salt Place warm water, yeast, [...]
Book Review: Real Food Storage

KerryAnn Foster of Cooking Traditional Foods, has experienced first hand the pros and cons of having to feed her family totally from a food storage while not sacrificing the types of food her family prefers or requires (due to allergies). During Kerry’s husband’s 11-month period of unemployment, the Foster family was able to place their [...]
Simple Delicious Pizza Sauce

This recipe was given to me by my friend Trish Figgers, mom of 9 and frugal homemaker. I added more water and some optional ingredients, but this is our go-to and favorite pizza sauce. Everyone loves it! You can find Trish’s original pizza sauce recipe and several of her other frugal recipes here. SIMPLE [...]
CornDog Casserole

Make a pan of cornbread (recipe following) and pour it into pan. Cut organic all-chicken or all-beef hot dogs in half lengthwise and “bury” in the cornbread batter. Bake as usual. Cut pieces so that each piece has a hot dog in it. Serve with lots of ketchup rather than butter or honey! OPTION: Add [...]
Barbecued Lentils
We like this a tad sweeter than the recipe, so taste and adjust seasonings and sweetness to taste. We use this on top of organic all-beef hot dogs in homemade hot dog buns, or mixed into cooked brown rice or barley, or just as a yummy side dish. It’s good warm or cold and great [...]
Black Bean Peanut Butter Cake

Black Bean Peanut Butter Cake Adapted by Vickilynn Haycraft “There are many variations of this recipe; this is my family’s favorite.” Yield: 12 slices Preparation Time: 10 minutes Baking Time: 45 minutes 2 cups cooked black beans, drained 2 large eggs, beaten 1 1/2 cups sucanat 2 teaspoons vanilla extract 2 Tablespoons peanut butter, natural [...]




